The “Seven divine generations,” each consisting of a god and goddess.
Four classes of people, 2×4=8 holy quarters, eight great islands.
Imperial council of twelve divided into the higher council of five called
Golosew=“Imperial Old Men” and the lower council of seven members termed
Waka Tosiyori=“Junior Old Men” (Chambers’ Encyclopædia). The imperial
council, with the emperor, thus constituted the sacred thirteen.